Aceraceae Acer macrophyllum Pursh

Bigleaf Maple

Klallam - Drug, Tuberculosis Remedy

Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 39

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Scientific name: Acer macrophyllum Pursh
USDA symbol: ACMA3 (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Bigleaf Maple
Family: Aceraceae
Family (APG): Sapindaceae
Native American Tribe: Klallam
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Tuberculosis Remedy
Notes: Infusion of bark taken for tuberculosis.

RECRD: 80140 id: 493